Data source settings for IBM DB2 native driver

PowerServer supports using IBM DB2 native driver to connect with IBM DB2 databases. Before you start creating a data source with IBM DB2 native driver, you must install IBM DB2 client (32-bit or 64-bit). For detailed instructions, refer to the IBM DB2 documents.

Figure 26. Settings for IBM DB2 native driver

Settings for IBM DB2 native driver

Table 19. Settings for IBM DB2 native driver

Data Source Name

Type the name of the data source.

Data Source Type

Select "IBM DB2 Driver" to connect with IBM DB2 databases.

Database Host

Specify the machine name or IP address of the database server.

Database Port

Specify the port number of the database server.

Database Name

Specify the database name.

User Name

Type the database login username. The username is set on the database server.

Password

Type the database login password. The password is set on the database server.